UPSC PSIR Optional Paper 1 2022 PYQ

Section a · Q1(a) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Systems Approach.

Political Theory

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Section b · Q1(b) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Cultural Relativism.

Political Theory

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Section c · Q1(c) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

"Revolution in Permanence".

Political Theory

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Section d · Q1(d) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Bases of Power.

Political Theory

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Section e · Q1(e) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Locke's Social Contract.

Political Theory

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Section a · Q2(a) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Factors like community, culture and nation weaken the hegemony of neo-liberalism today. Discuss

Political Theory

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Section b · Q2(b) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

"Equality of estates caused equality of power, and equality of power is liberty." Comment

Political Theory

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Section c · Q2(c) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Elitist theory of democracy denies the possibility of democracy as 'rule of the people'. Elucidate

Democracy: Classical and contemporary theories; different models of democracy

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Section a · Q3(a) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Examine the liberal theory of State in contemporary politics

Theories of the State

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Section b · Q3(b) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Human Rights are complex and contested social practice that organises relations between individuals, society and the State. Comment

Rights

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Section c · Q3(c) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Individualism is inherent in Hobbes' absolutist ideology. Comment

Political Theory

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Section a · Q4(a) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Ambedkar's idea of social justice leads to 'egalitarian justice' as compared to Rawls' 'justice as fairness' which aims at the notion of 'pure procedural justice'. Comment

Justice

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Section b · Q4(b) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

"The Panchayats with Gram Sabhas should be so organised as to identify the resources locally available for the development in agricultural and industrial sectors." Examine the statement in the context of Gram Swaraj

Indian Nationalism

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Section c · Q4(c) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Examine the entitlement theory of justice

Justice

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Section a · Q5(a) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Analyse the workers' movement in India in the pre-Independence period.

Indian Nationalism

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Section b · Q5(b) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution reflects itself as a 'social contract'. Elucidate.

Making of the Indian Constitution

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Section c · Q5(c) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

Legislative Council is a house without any effective powers. Comment.

Indian Nationalism

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Section d · Q5(d) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

How far is the National Commission for Backward Classes an empowered body? Assess its role in the context of rising demand for backwardness among dominant communities.

Statutory Institutions/Commissions

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Section e · Q5(e) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 10 marks · Solution

High concentration of economic activities and consumption patterns in post-liberalisation period has led to the failure of environmental movements in India. Elucidate.

Party System

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Section a · Q6(a) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Electoral behaviour of voters is governed more by the social and economic factors than the political factors. Explain

Party System

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Section b · Q6(b) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

The Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Constitution has enhanced the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court. Examine

Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

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Section c · Q6(c) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the composition and functions of the Inter-State Council. To what extent has this body been successful in achieving its objectives?

Federalism

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Section a · Q7(a) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Examine the unique features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. Do you think this Amendment would contribute in achieving the goal of empowerment of marginalised sections of the society?

Salient Features of the Indian Constitution

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Section b · Q7(b) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

The Speaker represents the freedom and dignity of the House. Examine

Indian Nationalism

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Section c · Q7(c) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

Discuss the policy initiatives of the Fourteenth Finance Commission aimed towards promoting and strengthening agricultural development in India

Statutory Institutions/Commissions

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Section a · Q8(a) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 20 marks · Solution

Ethnicity is the underlying cause which poses a great challenge in the resolution of the problems in the North-East region of India. Comment

Indian Nationalism

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Section b · Q8(b) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

The making of the Indian Constitution is described as an attempt towards a 'social revolution'. Comment

Making of the Indian Constitution

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Section c · Q8(c) · UPSC 2022 · PSIR GS 1 · 15 marks · Solution

How far is it correct that the regional parties have strengthened the Indian democracy and federal system? Substantiate your answer with suitable examples

Party System

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